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Problem Solving.
Billings, Karen; Moursund, David – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Chapter two of the book, "Problem Solving with Calculators,"is presented. Topics covered include parts of a problem, steps in problem solving, guessing, and methods of calculation. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculators, Computation, Instruction
Math Lab Activity
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Brumbaugh, Douglas K.; Hynes, Michael C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
The authors present a computational skills laboratory exercise for ecology conscious students. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computation, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
Let's Do It: Make Counting Really Count
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Lindquist, Mary Montgomery; Dana, Marcia E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Projects that involve counting real things either from 1 to 100 or from 1 to 1000 are presented. The projects encourage children's guessing, ordering numbers, recording results in a variety of ways, counting elements of a subset as well as the entire set, and some problem solving. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Mental Arithmetic a Neglected Topic?
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Ewbank, W. A. – Mathematics in School, 1977
Support of the need for more emphasis on mental arithmetic in the classroom is given. Classroom methods and activities for developing skill in mental arithmetic are included. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Computation, Educational Games
Activities: Discovery with Number Triangles.
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Ouellette, Hugh – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Three worksheets dealing with number triangles are given. Exercises are designed to lead students to discover number patterns within the triangles. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computation, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials